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Rain, More Than Wind, Led to Massive Toppling of Trees in Hurricane Maria, Says Study
The surprising finding suggests that future hurricanes stoked by warming climate may be even more destructive to forests than scientists have already projected.
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Pod of the Planet Ep.3: Transport for the People
An interview with Professor Jacqueline Klopp on how travel early in her life affected her career.
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Many Lyme Disease Cases Go Unreported. A New Model Could Help Change That.
Researchers have drawn on 17 years of data to develop a model that identifies areas in which the tick-borne illness is likely to emerge.
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Growing Nitrogen Footprint Threatens Our Air, Water and Climate
Industrial farming in the temperate climates has been seen as the main cause of nitrogen pollution, but tropical agriculture emissions are catching up.
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Biden vs. Sanders: Who Has the Better Plan to Fix Climate Change?
Both democratic frontrunners have pledged to take action on climate change, but their plans differ widely.
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How Have Careers in Sustainability Evolved Over the Past 10 Years?
The All Ivy Career Fair provides a glimpse into the diverse professional opportunities for sustainability students and graduates.
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From the Containment Lab to the Developing World
Yanis Ben Amor, executive director of the Center for Sustainable Development at the Earth Institute, uses his background in molecular biology to fight for health care access and education in Africa and South Asia.
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Tribes Claim U.S. Government Violates Human Rights by Failing to Address Climate-Forced Displacement
Five U.S. tribes claim that climate change compromises their human rights, including rights to life, health, housing, water, sanitation, and a healthy environment.
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‘Stealth Transmission’ Fueled Fast Spread of Coronavirus Outbreak
A new study suggests undetected cases, many of which were likely not severely symptomatic, were largely responsible for the rapid spread of the COVID-19 outbreak in China.
